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Anita Crabtree Potyen passed away in August 8, 2016.

Ruby Jean Harris Powell, age 94 of Conway, Arkansas, passed away December 13, 2023. She was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, to the late Luther B. and Ruby Montgomery Harris.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 51 years, Isaac Leon Powell, daughter, Alice, and son, John F. Powell.

She was a graduate of Maryville College and the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, where she taught English. She also taught at Columbia College (South Carolina), Siena College (Memphis), the University of Memphis, and State Technical Institute (Memphis), and edited several academic annals and English books. She was a volunteer tutor following retirement. She sang in the choir of Balmoral Presbyterian Church, where she was a member. She enjoyed music, books, and travel.

Survivors include her son Richard W. Powell and daughter-in-law Beth Powell, Morrilton, Arkansas; daughter, Nancy Jean Powell and fiancé Alan Asher, Oxford, England; four grandchildren, Rhea Douglas and partner Will Garrard, Scott Douglas and wife Majin Lee, Anna Powell and husband Jose Ramirez, and Alex Powell and wife Payal Kakadiya; four great-grandchildren, Maya and Vera Ramirez, Emily Powell and Dora Douglas; brother James A. Harris and wife Margaret, Ft. Mill, SC; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Dr. Theodore (Ted) Beeks Pratt, 99, passed on July 14, 2021, in Ft. Collins, CO. He was born August 13, 1921, third child of Rev. and Mrs. A. Alden Pratt in Pasadena, CA. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Helen Tapp, brother James Alden Pratt, first wife Marion Hart Pratt, and second wife Sheila Clark Pratt. He is survived by his three daughters, Jennifer French, Melinda Swenson, and Kathleen Rautenstraus and spouses; as well as grandchildren Michael Maestas, Laura Simpkinson, Audrey Swenson, and Melody Rautenstraus and their families, nieces and nephews, Sheila’s family, and a worldwide collection of friends. A Celebration of Life service is scheduled at 10:00 a.m. Mountain Time Zone, on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1709 West Elizabeth Street in Ft. Collins. A reception will follow immediately after the service at the church. The service will be livestreamed. On the day of the service, go to vesseyfuneralservice.com. Ted’s obituary will include a link to the livestream. Ted remarked that witnessing nearly 100 years of life was an incredible blessing. He often shared that his family, faith, and friends were central in his life. He grew up in Ohio and lived in ten states. He worked in publications, information, and editing most of his life – both in educational and religious settings, including an Information Officer for the World Council of Churches in Geneva, Switzerland, traveling through western Europe and reporting through stories and photos how Protestants in America were helping Europe’s ten million refugees. Ted earned his BA from Maryville College (TN), an MA from Ohio State, and a PhD from Syracuse (NY) University. He moved to Ft. Collins in 2003 after 13 years of happy retirement in Black Mountain, NC. He had a keen interest in a variety of pursuits: travel (most of Western Europe, a bit of Russia, Kenya, Scandinavia, Mexico, and Canada), photography, sports, music, the great outdoors, and intentional Christian communities in the USA and Europe. He was involved in peacemaking as a member of Veterans for Peace after serving as an infantry combat officer in WWII in Europe, as well as interfaith efforts. He was active at Westminster Presbyterian Church and at the Senior Center where he swam regularly and participated in many programs. In 2016 he went to Washington DC on the Northern Colorado Veterans Honor Flight. Ted/Dad/Grandad was known to his family for his impish grin which raised his bushy eyebrows, and the multi-colored tam hats that always stylishly matched his attire. He loved trying out new restaurants and sharing desserts, sometimes pretending to stab a dinner companion with a fork to get the last bite! A relentless chronicler of life, he leaves behind over 100 scrapbooks about his adventures spanning the century. He seldom complained, even in the last couple of years, which presented several health challenges. He was greatly loved and will be missed. And Ted would want everyone to know that he will miss them, too. In place of sending flowers, family and friends may consider donating in Ted’s honor to his church, Westminster Presbyterian https://www.westpresftc.com/ in Fort Collins, CO, to Veterans for Peace https://www.veteransforpeace.org/.

Charlene Williams Preston ‘For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.’ Ecclesiastes 3:1 Charlene Williams Preston joined the church triumphant Tuesday, October 15, 2019. She was born on April 18, 1948 to Edwin C. and Virginia Douglas Williams and was a lifelong resident of Weirsdale, FL. Charlene was an Elder in the Presbyterian Church, was a family citrus farmer, and owner of the Weirsdale and Fruitland Park Ace Hardware stores.Her most beloved titles were wife, mother, and Nana. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Kim Preston of Weirsdale; her sons, Brad (Rhonda), Seth (Kay), and Blake; daughter, Kelley (Thomas) Crone; six grandchildren, Nathan, Teagan, Jessica, Bella, Calla, and Alex. She is preceded in death by her sister, Patricia Smith; her daughter, Meredith; and her grandson, Isaiah Warren Dawson. A Celebration of Charlene’s Life will be held on Monday, October 21, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at The Douglas Estate, 16550 SE 122nd Terrace, Weirsdale, Florida. Private interment will be at Forest Hills Cemetery in Weirsdale, Florida. Sentiments may be left at hiers-baxley.com. Arrangements by Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services – Belleview.

Ruth Lane Prewett, age 100, of Maryville, died July 11, 2021 at Shannondale of Maryville. She was born in Greenback, Tennessee, and was a graduate of Maryville College. She had been an active member of New Providence Presbyterian Church for her adult life, and sang in the Chancel Choir. Her love of music was shared through her beautiful soprano voice. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Prewett. Survivors include son, Gary Prewett, and daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Bill Harris, all of Maryville; sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Gilbert Hartsell of Lenoir City. A memorial service will be held on July 18th at 2:00 PM at New Providence Presbyterian Church with Reverend Dr. Emily Anderson officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in Westminster Hall. A private interment service will be held at Grandview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to New Providence Presbyterian Church Music Program,703 W. Broadway, Maryville, Tennessee 37801 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, Tennessee 38101.

Dr. Mary Jo Pribble, 85, of Bridgewater, Va., died August 11, 2015, at her residence. She was born Jan. 20, 1930, the daughter of the late E. Willis and Flora I. Skidmore Pribble. Mary Jo graduated from Harrisville High School in 1947. She attained her BA Degree from Maryville College, MA from Duke University and PhD from Louisiana State University. She had been a documentation chemist, at Ethel Corp., Baton Rouge, La. and then had a 35 year teaching career at Limestone College, S.C. and later at Glenville State College, W.Va. While living in Glenville, she was an elder at Glenville Presbyterian Church and was a Folk Festival Belle committee member. Mary Jo established The Dr. Mary Jo Pribble Scholarship at Glenville State College in 1998. She was also well known for her love of weaving. She is survived by a brother, Noble Franklin Pribble of Asheboro, N.C. She was preceded in death by a brother, Willis S. Pribble.

Mary Emily Leety Pribble of Phoenix, MD died on November 10, 2010.  She was the loving wife of Noble F. Pribble; loving mother of Jo Ann Pribble, Mark Pribble and his wife Eva, Steve Pribble; daughter in-law Daniele Pribble; sister of Roberta Graham; cherished grandmother of Lindsey Taylor Pribble.

Noble Franklin Pribble of Asheboro, North Carolina died on December 31, 2021 at the age of 96. He is survived by his children, Jo Ann Pribble, Stephen Pribble and his wife, Donna Pribble, Mark Pribble, his granddaughter, Lindsey DiTanna and her husband, Marco DiTanna, and his great granddaughter, Sofia DiTanna. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Emily Pribble in 2010. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Noble was a Corporal in the United States Army Airforce from 1943 to 1946 and served during World War II. He attended Maryvale College and was a Massachusetts Institute of Technology trained electrical engineer. He worked on the first phased array radar at Eglin Air Force Base during his time at Bendix. He also participated in the development of the first fuel-injected engine. After a long career, he retired and continued to enjoy his hobbies. He was an avid skier, golfer, windsurfer, photographer, snorkeler, sailor and bowler. He was a member of the Cockeysville Optimist Club and worked on scholarship efforts. He was a firm believer in supporting those in need. He was always endeavoring to make the world a better place with his many inventions. Most of all, Noble was known for his smile which was contagious.

Received her degree in Psychology at MC and completed her master’s degree as well from University of Georgia in 1981. She is currently in a private practice setting in Canton, Georgia. They specialize in substance abuse treatment. She has contracts with two accountability courts in her community. She also provides post-critical incident de-briefing sessions for local law enforcement after a use of deadly force. Grace is still married to Phillip and they have two children. Her son Zack is married and working in management with Chick Fil-A. Currently he and his wife are travelling all over the country assisting in the grand openings of new stores. Her daughter Emma has a semester left at University of Georgia to finish her master’s degree in Social Work as well. She will work with Grace at her counseling office. Grace said, “And let the fun begin!!!”

writes in to say that she and her daughter Emma Grace Price are now practicing social workers together at Price Counseling as of mid-May 2016. Emma and Grace will open Price Sober Living, a sober living facility in Waleska (a suburb of Canton, Georgia), in the fall of 2016. The facility will house 8-12 males in recovery. There is not a halfway house or sober living facility in Cherokee County, Georgia yet.

Edwin R. Prichard of Madisonville, TN, went home to be with the Lord on May 26th, 2023. Ed was born in Montclair, NJ on August 24, 1941, to John H. And Dorothy M. Prichard. He was a Navy corpsman, trained as a medical technologist, and attended Maryville College. Ed lived many places including Utah, Wisconsin, Maryland, New Jersey, and Tennessee. He worked for the Department of Health and Human Services and at retirement was the head of Region X in Seattle.

Ed is survived by his brother David and his children, his two daughters Jill Brickhaus and Kathy (Russell) Stivison, his seven grandchildren: Danielle, David, Joshua, Gabe, Jessica, Luke and Toby, and his wife Peggy whom he had been happily married to for eight years and her four children Debbie Roper, Julie Allen, Donnie King, and Michelle Estes.

 Ed and Peggy attended Englewood First Baptist Church together.

Ed will be missed for many things, but mostly for his knowledge of all things Mopar, mechanical acumen, amazing storytelling, Scrabble expertise, and loyal companionship.

has been named a finalist for Tennessee Teacher of the Year, appointed to the first-ever Governor’s Teacher Cabinet, and is in line for a presidential math teacher’s award. The journey began with being named Teacher of the Year for Central Magnet School in Murphreesboro, TN where he teaches, then he was chosen as Teacher of the Year for Rutherford County. The next step was Teacher of the Year for the mid-Cumberland region, and finally nominated for Teacher of the Year for the entire state. All this led to his being chosen as a representative on Gov. Bill Haslam’s new Teacher Cabinet. For this honor, each county selected a teacher for the cabinet and then the teachers had to fill out applications online, telling why they wanted to be on the cabinet and explaining their thoughts and opinions on several educational issues. Prince was one of only 18 teachers selected statewide for the cabinet, which will meet four times a year for two years.

Nellie Jane Kirkpatrick Prochazka, 79, of Miles City, died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, after a very short battle with cancer. Her death was very peaceful and she was surrounded by her family. Jane was born Sept. 15, 1935, in Grand Rapids, Mich., the second of three daughters born to Raymond and Alice Kirkpatrick. She led a very adventurous life and enjoyed growing up as a holy terror in Waukesha, Wis., during her formative years. If you ever called her “Nellie,” she would throw something at you. She attended Maryville College outside of Knoxville, Tenn. One day, instead of walking all the way around the science building, she decided it would be shorter to go through an open window, where she happened upon a man who said, “My what beautiful eyes you have.” She married that man, George Prochazka, in November 1955, and together they had three children, and began a journey of adventure. After the children left home, Mrs. Prochazka finished her college education at Mary College in Bismarck, North Dakota, and moved from technician to administrative officer with the United States Department of Agriculture. She loved learning and enjoyed the details of scientific research. Her career continued her adventure of travel to many research stations and becoming an advocate for scientists, a job and career she grew to love. She retired in 1998, in Miles City, a place that allowed her to grow in many ways. She loved being outside and had a passion for gardening. She loved trying new things with fun people, but was mostly known as a left-handed avid sports fan. But nothing could beat a day with a good book. While here, she volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, the Art Center, and attended Grace Bible Church. She became a member of Global volunteers, traveling internationally. Through these endeavors her friends came in all sizes, shapes, nationalities and were spread wide and far. (Thank goodness for SKYPE!). Although she was a private person, she made good friends wherever she traveled, she was prolific in keeping in touch and had friendships that spanned her lifetime. She is survived by two daughters, Cathy Prochazka of Coconut Grove, Fla., and Cindy Ellsworth of San Antonio, Texas; a sister, Jean Blake of Palm Desert, California; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren; as well as multiple nieces, nephews and their children. Memorial services for her was held on Dec. 17, 2014 at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment was in the family plot in Penobscot, Maine. Should anyone desire, contributions can be made to Grace Bible Building Fund, Miles City, Montana.

Mary Virginia Wood Prochazka, age 96, died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday night, September 6, 2023, at Walker Nursing Home in Virginia, Illinois where she had received loving care in a family environment since February of this year. Virginia was born on September 28, 1926, in Hinton, West Virginia to the Rev. Welton Graham and Ruth Marsden Blanton Wood. As a child, she had asthma and was homebound for over a year during which time books became her gateway to the world! As she outgrew her illness, she loved adventures in the “creeks and hollers” of Greenville, West Virginia with her siblings and mischievous cousins. Being a Presbyterian “Preacher’s Kid”, she was involved in youth activities at church, and she learned to play the piano. It also meant she had to move from her beloved hometown when her daddy was called to a different church in LaFollette, Tennessee where Virginia then graduated from high school. She continued her education at Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. After a year of teaching, she attended the Presbyterian General Assembly’s Training School for Lay Workers, later known as the Presbyterian School of Christian Education, in Richmond, Virginia where she received her Master’s Degree in Christian Education. It was during her field work at First Presbyterian Church in Prince George, VA that she met a handsome young Czech farmer named Adolph Francis Prochazka, who often said he knew the moment he saw her walk across the church parking lot that she would be his wife! They did, in fact, marry on October 4, 1952, in Low Moor, Virginia, with her father officiating. From that day forward, they worked side-by-side on their farm in Chesterfield County, VA raising corn and soybeans. It became their dream to farm on the rich soils of the Midwest. In 1974, this dream was fulfilled as the family made the big move to Franklin, Illinois where they built up their farm where son, Adolph G., and grandson, Adolph F., continue to farm. Virginia loved farming and preferred that to housework any day! However, that did not stop her from being a wonderful cook and baker who learned early on from her mother-in-law how to make many of the traditional Czech recipes such as poppy seed buchta and kolace. Throughout her life, Virginia also loved to study the Bible. She was a faithful prayer warrior, who quietly and humbly set aside time for this each day.

Surviving are her children, Anna Ruth (Harry J.) Long of Virginia, Illinois and Adolph Graham (Theresa) Prochazka of Franklin, Illinois; and six grandchildren who knew her as “Grandmama”: Emily R. (Josh) Ayres, Bradley J. (Danielle) Long, Todd A. Long, Adolph F. (Gina) Prochazka, Jenny L. (Justin A.) King, and Laura B. (Aaron) Smith. Twelve great-grandchildren, who loved to eat her cinnamon rolls and slices of her huge loaves of homemade bread, also survive: Nathan and Adeline Ayres; Quest, Lennox, and Ledger Long; Millie Long; Kinze and Adolph Lee Prochazka; Justin M. and Sydney King; and Caroline and Madilynn Smith. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Adolph, and her sisters, Ann Irving Moffett and Ruth King Coffey. A brother, W. Graham (Donna) Wood of North Carolina survives, as well as nieces and nephews who have fond memories of childhood visits to the farm. Virginia was a long-time member of Unity Presbyterian Church in Woodson, Illinois.

Kathleen J. Procop Age 89, of Merchantville, NJ. Passed away on April 26, 2012. Funeral Services will be 10:00 am on Tuesday May 1, 2012 Viewing will be Tuesday on 9:00-10:00 am May 1, 2012 At World Harvest 7201 Westfield Avenue Pennsauken, NJ

Jane C. Proctor, born in 1924 to Walter and Delle Callahan in Erwin, TN, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on February 7, 2017, while under the compassionate care of the staff at Givens Highland Farms Retirement Community and CarePartners Hospice Services. She was pre-deceased by Harris, her loving husband of 67 years. She is survived by her three sons, Edward of Durham, NC, Thom and his wife Pam of Black Mountain, NC, and Ken and his wife Sandy of St. Petersburg, FL. In addition, she is survived by Helen Callahan, widow of her brother George, and Rich Proctor, widow of her brother-in-law Fletcher. After graduating from Maryville College in 1946, Jane went to work at the libraries of Duke University, Harvard, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She raised her boys in Boston, Durham, and Davidson, in addition to establishing households for the family in such faraway places as the West Indies, England, Egypt, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Scotland, and India. After traveling the world, Jane was perhaps most happy in her final years with Harris at Givens Highland Farms in Black Mountain, where she enjoyed the beauty of the mountains, the company of other residents, and the kindness of the staff. A service of remembrance for Jane was held in the Assembly Room at Highland Farms on Saturday, February 11, 2017. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CarePartners Hospice Services, 68 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville, NC 28803. www.harwoodhomeforfunerals.com

currently teaches 11th and 12th grade English at Hunters Lane High School in the Metro Nashville Public School System.

Vera Lusk Proffitt, age 95, of Maryville, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at Shannondale Healthcare Center, Maryville, TN. Vera was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, on October 9, 1921. She and her beloved brother, Sherman, grew up in and around Rahway, NJ. Several years after graduating from Rahway High School, Vera was invited to consider furthering her education at Maryville College through the benevolence of local Fanwood (New Jersey) Presbyterian Church members. Astonished and grateful for their support and assistance, Vera soon found herself traveling 700 miles south to Maryville, Tennessee. Vera thrived at Maryville College, singing in the Vesper choir, working in the dining hall, and participating in many campus organizations and clubs. She was a cheerleader and was elected Homecoming Queen her junior year. It was here that she met her future husband, Bill Proffitt, a member of the football and track teams. After her graduation in 1949, and prior to her marriage to Bill in May, 1950, Vera worked as the Christian Education director at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in Knoxville. She briefly worked at the Aluminum Company of America in Alcoa after they were married. She actively served New Providence Church in many ways: as an elder, through Presbyterian Women circle groups, as the church librarian and on various committees. She and Bill have been members of a Geneva fellowship group there for over 35 years. A high point of their community service was the establishment of the Proffitt-Lusk Family Scholarship at Maryville College as a way to pay forward the educational opportunity Vera was so grateful to have received. Vera and Bill moved from Alcoa to the Shannondale community in 2012, where they were frequently spotted walking together in the early mornings. As a lifelong learner, a collection of books, Bible studies, games, beautiful music and crossword puzzles were never far from her reach. She loved needlework and many of her lovely projects have graced their home for years. Her sourdough bread and chocolate chip cookies were legendary. Travel was another pastime she and Bill enjoyed over the years, however, nothing pleased her more than spending time with her children and their families. She was a devoted wife and mother, gracious and caring. Always optimistic, calm, and joyful, Vera quietly brought love and encouragement to all who knew her. We will treasure her kind and gentle spirit, her wise counsel and most of all, her beautiful smile. Vera was preceded in death by her parents, Sherman W. and Lillian Valentine Lusk; and her brother, Sherman Lusk, Jr. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, William F. Proffitt, and their children, William, Jr. (Mary Jesse) of Maryville, Paul (Annette) of Suwanee, Georgia, and Jean Nunnally (Todd) of Houston, Texas; six grandchildren, David and Benjamin Proffitt, Jeremy Proffitt (Karene) and Lori Griffith, and Carson and Christian Nunnally; five great-grandchildren, Joshua, twins Eleazar and Nathaniel, Ebenezer Proffitt and Arya Griffith. Friends are invited to join the family in a service of celebration of Vera’s wonderful life on Saturday, January 28 at 3:00 PM at New Providence Presbyterian Church in Maryville. The family will receive friends after the service in Westminster Hall. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts be directed to the Proffitt-Lusk Scholarship at Maryville College at 502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, Tennessee 37804, Attention: Office of Advancement. McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville 982-6812. www.mccammonammonsclick.com

Robert D. Proffitt was born August 24, 1929 and passed away on August 16, 2020. He served the community as a family physician for over 58 years. “Dr. Bob”, as he was often called, had a profound interest in people and befriended everyone he met. He traveled widely and chronicled his many encounters and unique experiences in a short book titled, “A Family Physician’s Journey”. Bob and his former wife, Lucy Ellen Hatmaker (deceased), had four children. Preceded in death by son Bob, Jr. (wife Connie, granddaughter Megan). Survived by daughter Karen Proffitt, Monument, CO (grandson Austin), son Steve Proffitt, Cupertino, CA (wife Arnita, granddaughters Layla, Maya), and son Kevin Proffitt (wife Kimberly, grandson Kevin Scott, granddaughter Kelsey). Bob grew up on a farm in Louisville, TN and enjoyed his lifelong friendships with his six siblings and 16 first cousins. Preceded in death by sister Mary (Dr. Bob Wright), Mary’s twin sister Margaret (Ben Cunningham), brother Harry (Margaret), brother Dr. James N. Proffitt (Ruth), sister-in-law Vera Proffitt, and brother-in-law Dean Bell. He is survived by brother William “Bill” Proffitt, Sr. and Bill’s twin sister, Betty Bell. Bob cherished his relationships with all his nieces and nephews (too numerous to mention). He loved family gatherings at Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, as well as the Proffitt/Lowry/McGill family reunions often held at Mountain Homes. As a Captain in the U.S. Army, Bob served as a physician for the U.S. Embassy in South Korea, immediately following the war. He served as a Blount County Commissioner, Maryville City School Board member, Delegate to the Tennessee Medical Association, Past-President of the Blount County Chamber of Commerce, Chief of Staff for Blount Memorial Hospital and as a long-time member of the Maryville Kiwanis Club. Bob picked up tennis in his early fifties and ranked as one of the top five players in the state in his seventies. He would often pick up the phone at the last minute and call those on his “tennis list”, a group of friends he cherished. A special thank-you to Blount Memorial Hospital and Shannondale of Maryville for the great care Bob received during his brief stays. Many of his nurses, nursing assistants, and caregivers were former patients. Bob’s family is also grateful to all the office staff that worked in his practice over many years. Bob had a passion for Maryville College where he earned his undergraduate degree. He earned his M.D. from the University of TN, Memphis before completing his residency at the Medical College of VA. He played football and wrestled while attending Maryville College. Dr. Proffitt was a passionate supporter of the Maryville City, Alcoa City, and Blount County School systems. He was Past-Chair of the Blount County Education Foundation. He valued the administrators, students, teachers, and high school athletics. Bob was proud to have played for the Maryville High School football team which was undefeated in 1946. He often talked of his teammates and especially his dear friend Roy Kramer. Bob was a lifelong member of New Providence Presbyterian Church. Due to Covid19, a Celebration of Life may be planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to: The Robert D. Proffitt Pre-Med Memorial Scholarship at Maryville College (www.maryvillecollege.edu/giving/give-today/; Maryville College Advancement Office, 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37804; Maryville City Schools Foundation, 402 Melrose St, Maryville TN 37803 (https://www.maryvillecityschoolsfoundation.org/) or Blount County Education Foundation, 831 Grandview Dr., Maryville TN 37803. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com.

William F. Proffitt, Sr. Maryville, TN – William F. Proffitt, Sr., age 96 of Maryville, passed away peacefully Friday, November 13, 2020, at Shannondale Healthcare Center in Maryville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vera, parents Harry H. and Lelia Proffitt, siblings James, Harry, Bob, Mary Wright, and Margaret Cunningham. He is survived by his sister Elizabeth Bell of New Orleans, Louisiana; children William (Mary Jessie), Paul (Annette) of Suwanee, Georgia, and Jean Nunnally (Todd) of Houston, Texas; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Born and raised in Blount County, Bill was a graduate of Maryville High School and Maryville College, where he and Vera met and where he was proud to have been a starter on the football team that played in the first Tangerine Bowl. Following graduation, he was a full-time farmer until 1962. Besides operating Proffitt Realty Company for over 35 years, Bill served the community in many capacities throughout his life. For 39 years he served on the Alcoa City Planning Commission. He also served on the Blount County Planning Commission, was a former chairman of the Blount County Chamber of Commerce, a former chairman of the Blount County Industrial Development Board, a former chair of the Blount County Board of Realtors and a past president of the Knoxville Chapter of Real Estate Appraisers. He was a member of the Leadership Blount Class of 1993 and received their Community Leadership Award in 2014. He was an active member of Alcoa Kiwanis for over 45 years and a member of New Providence Presbyterian Church in Maryville throughout his life serving as a deacon and an elder. From boyhood Bill loved airplanes and finally obtained his private pilot’s license at age 72. He was an avid bicyclist, riding for sport and fitness and winning awards in the regional and state Senior Olympics. He was also a gifted woodworker, known for some beautiful furniture and the dozens of carved birds he gave away over the years. A warm thank you to the staff at Shannondale of Maryville for the care and support that Bill received there. A celebration of life may be planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts be directed to New Providence Presbyterian Church or to the Proffitt-Lusk Scholarship at Maryville College at 502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, Tennessee 37804, Attention: Office of Advancement.

and Joe Fitzgerald ’05 presented at AOCC (Alumni of Color Conference) February 27-28, 2015. AOCC is a conference created and held by the Harvard Graduate School of Education every year. Their workshop was about black males with learning disabilities and best practices for this population. In the workshop they frame the discussion around their experiences and then using critical race and critical disability theory, to analyze the narratives. They collectively represent Prosper & Partners International Consulting Firm, LLC.

Joyce M. Pullan (nee Hampton) a lifelong resident of Northfield, died on June 1st at her home. Born September 26, 1928 in Atlantic City, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence M. Hampton and Jewel E. Evans. Mrs. Pullan was a graduate of Mill Road School (1942), Pleasantville High School (1946), and Atlantic County Community College (1975). She also attended Maryville College in Tennessee (1946-1948) and completed genealogy courses through Brigham Young University. As a girl, Mrs. Pullan worked alongside her parents in the building and operation of their restaurant, The Log, in West Atlantic City, and during her high school years, she was a member of All State Choir. A lifelong love of history led Mrs. Pullan to the study of genealogy and membership in the General Lafayette Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, where she sometimes assisted others in researching their family histories. In 1972, when a call went out for a committee to work on Northfield’s observance of the Bicentennial, Joyce began the volunteer work that she continued until her death. In 1975, she served as General Contractor for the Northfield Bandstand project, and she oversaw completion of the job under budget and in time for the first concert held on July 4, 1976. In 1977 many of those involved in the planning for the Bicentennial stayed on to participate in the Northfield Cultural Committee with Joyce Pullan as Projects Director. In 1975, working along with fellow Committee members, she helped to establish the Northfield Bicentennial Museum. The Museum was moved into Birch Grove Park in 1989, and Mrs. Pullan was instrumental in the moving and addition of the historic Casto House to the Museum complex. She was a coordinator of the summer concert series in the Park and the July 4th parade for more than four decades. Joyce was also influential in the creation of the Northfield Historical Society, which supports the Museum with programs open to the public, serving as editor of their newsletter. In 2018, along with Eleanor Webb and Roy Clark, she edited Who is Buried in Northfield, NJ, a small volume that contains compiled information about residents who died in the Pine Rest Sanitarium and County Asylum and the Alms’ House and were buried in unmarked graves in a Dolphin Avenue cemetery in Northfield. In August 2015, Mrs. Pullan was honored for more than 40 years of service to the City of Northfield with the renaming of a portion of Birch Grove Park Way as Joyce Pullan Way. Mrs. Pullan held memberships in the Atlantic County and Northfield Historical Societies, the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Northfield Cultural Committee. Her passions were travel, architecture and genealogical research and she was able to trace her American roots to 1703 in Runnemede, NJ and 1630 in Virginia. Joyce was married for 50 years to the late James Henry Pullan, Sr. and during his lifetime they traveled extensively making many friends and lasting memories. Mrs. Pullan was preceded in death by her husband and parents, by her son, Thomas, and by her brother, Lawrence Hampton, Jr. She is survived by her children: Kathleen Watkins (Ron), Patricia Regina (John), James, Jr. (Elizabeth), Margaret (Shelly Cooper), Joan Brennan (David Goldstein), John, Teresita Molina (Ovidio), Christina Veliz, and Zaida Alvarez; by her daughter-in-law, Melissa Pullan; by 17 grandchildren and many beloved great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Joan Vines, and cousins William Wassell, Barbara Pradelle, and Sophie Cordery. A memorial event will be planned for a later date. Donations can be made in her honor to The Northfield Museum Trust Fund, Finance Office, Northfield City Hall, 1600 Shore Road, Northfield, NJ 08225.

Retired early in 2009. Living on Lake Lanier in the North Georgia mountains with my three dogs and am the volunteer Executive Director of the Good Shepherd Clinic in Dawsonville, Georgia.

Penny and her parents travelled worldwide on many fascinating trips including to Europe, Africa, Asia and South America. She was incredibly creative, knowledgeable in art, history, geography and current events. She loved her family and was an avid reader; Penny was passionate and indulgent to her dogs Darby, Suzie and Missy. Penny had an infectious smile and contagious laugh. She cheered up those around her. Penny is survived by her mother Zoe Putnam and brother Michael Putnam of Dawsonville, and brother Bobby (Barbara) of Vail, CO and many nieces and nephews who she adored. She was preceded in death by her father, Bob Putnam in 2004. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, any donations be made to either Grace Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 201, Dawsonville, GA 30534 or Good Shepherd Clinic of Dawson County, 45 Medical Center Dr., Dawsonville, GA 30534.

Cora Quay passed away on December 22, 2022.